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Mercer09

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wtd pagoda
« on: December 10, 2022, 15:42:13 »
seeking a 63-71 pagoda

prefer good running vehicle-minor body work ok-limited budget of 35k

I am finally ready to buy and dont mind minor work. not looking for a basket case or non running vehicle. manual or auto is fine.

thank you.

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Re: wtd pagoda
« Reply #1 on: December 10, 2022, 21:43:45 »
Sorry to say, it's not likely you will find a decent car within that budget. 
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Re: wtd pagoda
« Reply #2 on: December 11, 2022, 01:05:20 »
What is "wtd" in the subject?

Scroll through several pages of our For Sale forum and read posts where people are selling cars.  Look at 20 cars minimum (and what people said about them) to get an idea of prices for various conditions of cars.  Then, find Pagodas that sold on Bring a Trailer and read the comments on those auctions.  Then, scour the internet for cars currently for sale and see how those compare to what your education tells you.
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Mercer09

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Re: wtd pagoda
« Reply #3 on: December 11, 2022, 02:25:01 »
I have studied BAT for a year now, hemmings for 40 years and yes I know some go for 150k. not what Im looking for.

35k will buy a good running car needing some work. Im looking for a driver and not a trailer queen. Its doable. a little optimism please.......

can be a 230 or 250. Im not as picky as most in this genre.

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Re: wtd pagoda
« Reply #4 on: December 11, 2022, 02:41:02 »
‘wtb’
I think you can still find them at that price if you have the time to search. Especially if you’re prepared to consider a good non-runner tucked away in storage, and have the additional time and budget for recommissioning. Any turnkey car at that price will probably be pretty ugly.
« Last Edit: December 11, 2022, 09:18:31 by DaveB »
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Re: wtd pagoda
« Reply #5 on: December 11, 2022, 04:21:35 »
I have a 230SL euro 4 speed in your price range. Car was driven this year so it's not a covered in dust barn find.
1966 230SL 5 speed, LSD, header pipes, 300SE distributor, ported, polished and balanced, AKA  ''The Red Rocket ''
Dan Caron's SL Barn

1970  3.5 Coupe
1961  190SL
1985   300CD  Turbo Coupe
1981  300SD
2013  GMC  Sierra
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Re: wtd pagoda
« Reply #6 on: December 11, 2022, 14:00:08 »
I have studied BAT for a year now, hemmings for 40 years ...
Ok, sorry about that.  Some times we see posts like this from people who have just "found" the Pagoda and fell in love, then found our Group and asked about buying one.  Good luck with your search.
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Mercer09

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Re: wtd pagoda
« Reply #7 on: December 11, 2022, 14:54:06 »
no harm no foul.......... appreciate the input.

find my car for me guys!  yes it will happen........  :)

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Re: wtd pagoda
« Reply #8 on: December 11, 2022, 16:02:54 »
I have a 230SL euro 4 speed in your price range. Car was driven this year so it's not a covered in dust barn find.

the car has already been found!

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Re: wtd pagoda
« Reply #9 on: December 12, 2022, 03:48:01 »
the car has already been found!

Are you referring to a car that you found?
1966 230SL 5 speed, LSD, header pipes, 300SE distributor, ported, polished and balanced, AKA  ''The Red Rocket ''
Dan Caron's SL Barn

1970  3.5 Coupe
1961  190SL
1985   300CD  Turbo Coupe
1981  300SD
2013  GMC  Sierra
1965  230SL
1967 250SL
1970 280SL
1988 560SEC

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Re: wtd pagoda
« Reply #10 on: December 12, 2022, 08:49:31 »
I'm referring to your car, which is in the price range and from a trustworthy member of this forum.

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Re: wtd pagoda
« Reply #11 on: December 12, 2022, 10:15:14 »
I'm referring to your car, which is in the price range and from a trustworthy member of this forum.

Peter that one's too easy!
euro 230 4-speed does sound good though..
DaveB
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